FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene

FITAAS

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MusicEspace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFITAAS stands out among Pointe-Noire's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XAF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene in Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire

FITAAS gathers theatre troupes from across Congo and beyond each year around World Theatre Day, staging a mix of plays, conferences and master classes that alternate between venues in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Founded as an initiative of the Congo-Brazzaville Center of the International Theatre Institute under dramatist and director Yvon Wilfride Lewa-Let Mandah, the festival has run recent editions at Pointe-Noire's Espace culturel Yaro, built in some years around themes such as women's place in society.

Each edition of FITAAS, the Festival International de Theatre et Autres Arts de la Scene, opens on or around March 27, timed deliberately to World Theatre Day, a coincidence its organizers treat as a founding principle rather than a scheduling accident.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FITAAS stands out among Pointe-Noire's cultural calendar for being an artist-run, institute-backed festival rather than a commercially staged event: its home organization, the Congo-Brazzaville Center of the International Theatre Institute, exists to support working theatre professionals, which shapes the program toward master classes and peer conferences alongside performances

02

The mystery stays covered

Timing the opening to World Theatre Day gives it a built-in international reference point, tying a regional Pointe-Noire event to a global calendar observed by theatre communities worldwide

03

The city starts moving

The festival's willingness to shift its thematic focus each year, past themes have included women's place in society, keeps editions distinct from one another, and its dual-city structure spanning Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire venues means the same edition can look different depending on which leg a visitor catches

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

FITAAS continues a Francophone West and Central African tradition of theatre festivals organized around World Theatre Day

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and operates as an initiative of the International Theatre Institute's Congo-Brazzaville Center

The sacred route

Living ritual

connecting Pointe-Noire's stage-arts scene to a global network of theatre professionals and institute-run cultural exchange

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene, plan transport around the exact Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name...

What to wear

Pointe-Noire's coastal humidity calls for light, breathable clothing during the day, with a slightly smarter layer for evening performances since indoor theatre venues can run cooler with...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene, stay near the part of Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

XAF

Family friendly

unknown

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Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire, Congo

Nearest airportPNR — Antonio Agostinho-Neto
TransportFor FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene, plan transport around the exact Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire venue, route or gathering point rather than the...
Stay areaFor FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene, stay near the part of Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene?

FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene is listed for Past edition: 27 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does FITAAS Festival International de Theatre et Arts de la Scene take place?

The festival is listed in Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire, Congo. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Espace culturel Yaro/Pointe-Noire, Pointe-Noire, Congo

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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